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Moissanite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
4.12   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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Moissanite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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