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Prehnite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Prehnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on [001]   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Prehnite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Prehnite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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