Moissanite and Celestine Physical Properties

Moissanite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moissanite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.