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Moissanite and Milarite 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
2.52-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.