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Moissanite and Povondraite Physical Properties


Povondraite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
3.26   

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

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Moissanite and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.

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