Euclase and Moissanite Physical Properties

Euclase

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.08-3.123.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Euclase and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Euclase and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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