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Adularia and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Adularia and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Moissanite 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 Adularia and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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