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Moissanite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.55-2.63   

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

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Moissanite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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