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Scorzalite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.313.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-69-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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