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Moonstone and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Moonstone and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Star Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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