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Vesuvianite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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.

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