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Poudretteite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
None   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Poudretteite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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