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Moissanite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Moissanite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Moissanite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.