Holmquistite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Holmquistite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.133.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{210} Perfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-69-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Holmquistite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Holmquistite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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