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Parisite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

4.33-4.422.56-2.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Parisite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Moonstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Parisite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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