Moonstone and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moonstone and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moonstone and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.