Strontianite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{110} Good
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Strontianite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Strontianite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.