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Sugilite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sugilite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sugilite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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