Moissanite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

none

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Moissanite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Moissanite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.