Vesuvianite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vesuvianite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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