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Moissanite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.17-3.241.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

(0001) indistinct
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

9-9.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KCl

Moissanite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Moissanite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.