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Thulite and Moissanite Physical Properties

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
3.13.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Thulite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Thulite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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