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Fibrolite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.253.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fibrolite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fibrolite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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