Sunstone and Moissanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

001

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

69-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sunstone and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sunstone and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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