Chlorite group and Moissanite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.33.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chlorite group and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chlorite group and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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