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Moissanite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.55.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Moissanite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.