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Shungite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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none   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
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9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Shungite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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