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Moonstone and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moonstone and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moonstone and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.