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Mohawkite 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
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3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mohawkite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Mohawkite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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