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Moonstone and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.605.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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Moonstone and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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Moonstone and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.