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Andesine and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Andesine and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Andesine and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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