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Moissanite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite 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   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Moissanite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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