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Amber and Moissanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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