Home
×

Austinite
Austinite

Moissanite
Moissanite



ADD
Compare
X
Austinite
X
Moissanite

Austinite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Austinite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Austinite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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