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Moissanite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite 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   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Moissanite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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