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Moissanite Mineral Data
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General Moissanite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
SiC |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 40.10 gm |
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Silicon 70.04 % Si |
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Carbon 29.96 % C |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
SiC |
| Environment: |
Found in lunar samples and meteorites. Widely used as an abrasive. Clear, synthetic material marketed as a gem under the mineral name. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1905 |
| Locality: |
Canyon Diablo meteorite, Meteor Crater, Coconino County, Arizona, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Henri Moissan (1852-1907), French chemist. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Moissanite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Carborundum |
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