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Moissanite and Smaragdite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.24-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.