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Moissanite and Uvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.97-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Moissanite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Moissanite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.