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Plumbogummite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Plumbogummite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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