Sardonyx and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Sardonyx and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Sardonyx and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.