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Chrysoberyl 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
3.69-3.813.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.59-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoberyl and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoberyl and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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