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Jet and Moissanite Physical Properties


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Moissanite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Jet and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Jet and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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