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Moissanite and Lavrovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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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
3.17-3.24
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Lavrovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Lavrovite 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 Lavrovite chemical formula.

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

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