Moissanite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Moissanite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.