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Vishnevite and Moonstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.56-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Vishnevite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Vishnevite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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