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Moonstone and Uvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Specific Gravity

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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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2.97-3.14
Uneven, Conchoidal
{1011} Indistinct
-9999
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Moonstone and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Uvite Specific Gravity

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