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Moissanite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Moissanite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Moissanite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.