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Moonstone and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.603.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
LiAlSi2O6

Moonstone and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Moonstone and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.