Moonstone and Lemon quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  
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Moonstone and Lemon quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Lemon quartz 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 Lemon quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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Moonstone and Lemon quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Lemon quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Lemon quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is Not Available whereas that of Lemon quartz is Not Available.