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Moonstone and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Moonstone and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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