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Mottramite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
39-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Mottramite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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