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Moissanite and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Albite 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 Moissanite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.