Siderite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Siderite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Siderite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.