Moissanite and Brucite Physical Properties

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Moissanite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.