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Sylvite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sylvite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Sylvite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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