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Moissanite and Ruby Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.17-3.24
Conchoidal
(0001) indistinct
9-9.5
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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3.97-4.05
Conchoidal
No true cleavage
9
Al 2 O 3

Moissanite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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