Pyrrhotite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pyrrhotite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite 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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Pyrrhotite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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