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Magnetite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.23.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.59-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnetite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnetite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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