Ceylonite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.93.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-89-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ceylonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Ceylonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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