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Moonstone and Londonite Physical Properties


Londonite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
3.34   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Moonstone and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.

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