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Moissanite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
3.28-3.335   

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

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Moissanite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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