Friedelite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
3.17-3.24
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
(0001) indistinct
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Friedelite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Friedelite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.