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Moonstone and Nacre Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.56-2.60
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
6-6.5
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
 
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-9999
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None
-9999
CaCO3

Moonstone and Nacre Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Nacre 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 Nacre chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Nacre Specific Gravity

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