Sinhalite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Sinhalite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.46-3.502.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Sinhalite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Sinhalite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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