Moissanite and Nepouite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
none
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
3.18-3.24
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Moissanite and Nepouite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Nepouite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.