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Moissanite and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Moissanite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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