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Whitlockite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
None   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Whitlockite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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