Thomsonite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
2.56-2.60
Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 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)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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.