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Moissanite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.51-2.53   

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

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Moissanite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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