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Moissanite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
3.396-3.443   

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

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Moissanite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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