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Moonstone and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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Moonstone and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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Moonstone and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.