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Mother of Pearl and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.87
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mother of Pearl and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl and Moissanite 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 Mother of Pearl and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Mother of Pearl and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mother of Pearl and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mother of Pearl and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mother of Pearl is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.