Moonstone and Rubellite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Rubellite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.603.01-3.06

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Moonstone and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Moonstone and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.