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Selenite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Selenite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Selenite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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