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Citrine and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Citrine and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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