Moonstone and Sulfur Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
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 Sulfur Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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Moonstone and Sulfur Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.