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Moissanite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Cu3As  

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Moissanite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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