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Sogdianite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sogdianite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sogdianite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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