Sylvite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.17-3.24

1 7.18

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

2.59-9.5

2 10

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.

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

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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.