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Pleonast and Moissanite Physical Properties

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

Pleonast and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonast 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 Pleonast and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Pleonast and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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