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Moonstone and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.602.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
SiO2

Moonstone and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Moonstone and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.