Villiaumite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Villiaumite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.793.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

29-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Villiaumite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Villiaumite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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