Chiastolite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.153.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chiastolite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chiastolite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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