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Moonstone and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Moonstone Physical Properties


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   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
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Moonstone and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.

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