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Moissanite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Moissanite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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