Stone composition is the elements or minerals that make up the stone.
Stone Structure is the arrangements of atoms, ions or molecules in a certain pattern.
Stone hardness is a measurement of the stones relative resistance to scratching. It is measured in Moh's scale from 1 to 10.
Refractive index of a medium is the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the specific medium. It has no units.
The specific gravity of an object is the density of that object divided by the density of water
Luster is the shine on the stone when light gets reflected on it. It could be Metallic, Waxy, Pearly, Silky or Glassy(Vitreous)
Stone Cleavage is the tendency of stone to split along definite crystallographic structural planes.
Scientific Terms :Streak is the color of a mineral in its powdered form which is when dragged against any smooth surface.
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