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Ammolite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ammolite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Ammolite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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