Moonstone and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moonstone and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moonstone and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.