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Moissanite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Moissanite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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