Nuummite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Nuummite

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

3.18-3.373.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-69-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nuummite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

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Nuummite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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