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Baryte and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Baryte and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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