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Moissanite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
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
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Moissanite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

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

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