Musgravite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Musgravite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Musgravite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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