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Kainite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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