Californite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Californite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.473.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available9-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Californite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Californite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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