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Moissanite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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