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Andesine and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Andesine and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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