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Mottramite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Mottramite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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