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Moissanite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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