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Gyrolite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gyrolite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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