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Variscite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Variscite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Variscite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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