Moonstone and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Moonstone and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Gaylussite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Moonstone and Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Moonstone and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.