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Corundum and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.053.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
99-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Corundum and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Corundum and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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