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Moonstone and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Sub-Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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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.

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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.

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