Heliotrope and Moissanite Physical Properties

Heliotrope

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.613.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-79-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Heliotrope and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Heliotrope and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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