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Zinnwaldite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
6-6.5  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

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

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