Sulfur and Moissanite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available9-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulfur and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sulfur and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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