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Jadeite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Jadeite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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