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Sunstone and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
001  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Sunstone and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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