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Moonstone and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.56-2.60
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
6-6.5
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
 
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3.90-4.05
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None
-9999
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moonstone and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Star Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone Vs Star Sapphire during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is whereas that of Star Sapphire is .