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Amethyst and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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