Moissanite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moissanite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Moissanite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.