Agrellite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Agrellite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.883.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Si4O10F

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Agrellite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Agrellite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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