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Ammonite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Ammonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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none   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ammonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammonite 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 Ammonite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Ammonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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