Almandine and Moissanite Physical Properties

Almandine

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

3.95-4.30

3.17-3.24

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

none

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

9-9.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Almandine and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Almandine and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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