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Moonstone and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Moonstone and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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