Moissanite and Boleite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Boleite

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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

3.17-3.245.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moissanite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Moissanite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.