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Moissanite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.241.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Moissanite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Moissanite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.