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Moissanite and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Moissanite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.