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Moissanite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.33-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.