Sussexite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Moissanite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.303.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sussexite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sussexite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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