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Moonstone and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Moonstone and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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