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Moonstone and Kunzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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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 Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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

Moonstone and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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