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Phlogopite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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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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.

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