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Agrellite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.88   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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