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Biotite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Biotite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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