Moissanite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.24Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.53.5-4

2 10

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.