Paraiba and Moonstone Physical Properties

Paraiba

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.132.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Paraiba and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Paraiba and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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