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Ruby Zoisite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-9  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Ruby Zoisite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Ruby Zoisite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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