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Chalcedony and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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