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Moonstone and Star diopside Physical Properties


Star diopside and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
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Moonstone and Star diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Star diopside 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 Star diopside chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Star diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Star diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Star diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is Not Available whereas that of Star diopside is Not Available.

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