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Corundum and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
9   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Corundum and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Corundum and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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