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Moonstone and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.32  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Moonstone and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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