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Moissanite and Witherite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.244.27-4.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.