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Nacre and Moissanite Physical Properties

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available9-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nacre and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Nacre and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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