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Moissanite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
1.93-1.99   

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

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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