Diaspore and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9-9.5
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diaspore and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diaspore and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.