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Moissanite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi3O8

Moissanite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Moissanite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.