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Moissanite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Moissanite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.