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Enstatite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Enstatite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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