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Chrysotile and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrysotile and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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