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Narsarsukite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Narsarsukite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Narsarsukite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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