Pearl and Moissanite Physical Properties

Pearl

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

2.60-2.85

3.17-3.24

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

none

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

9-9.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pearl and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing 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 Pearl and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

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Pearl and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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