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Moissanite and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties


Petoskey Stone and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
none   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Moissanite and Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Petoskey Stone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Petoskey Stone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Petoskey Stone is Not Available.

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