Moonstone and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.603.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moonstone and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moonstone and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.