Moissanite and Lamprophyre Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
none
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
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Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Moissanite and Lamprophyre Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Lamprophyre Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Lamprophyre Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Lamprophyre Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Lamprophyre is Not Available.