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Halite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Halite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Halite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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