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Diamond 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
3.50-3.533.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
109-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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