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Moonstone and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
Not Available   

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Moonstone and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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