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Hiddenite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hiddenite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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