Moissanite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
none
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.