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Gahnite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gahnite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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