Ammolite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.803.17-3.24

1 7.18

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

49-9.5

2 10

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.

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

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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.