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Langbeinite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
None   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Langbeinite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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