Moonstone and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moonstone and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moonstone and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.