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Phlogopite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phlogopite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Phlogopite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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