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Moissanite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.17   

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

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
NaCl   

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Moissanite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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