Thomsonite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Thomsonite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.402.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

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

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Thomsonite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael 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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Thomsonite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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