Moissanite and Axinite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moissanite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Moissanite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.