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Sard and Moissanite Physical Properties

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.633.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sard and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sard and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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