Leucophanite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Leucophanite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available9-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Leucophanite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

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Leucophanite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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