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Dumortierite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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