Andalusite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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none
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
(0001) indistinct
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Andalusite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Andalusite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.