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Morion and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Morion Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Morion and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Moonstone 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 Morion and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Morion and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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