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Lazurite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Lazurite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite 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 Lazurite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Lazurite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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