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Edenite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Edenite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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