Garnet and Moissanite Physical Properties

Garnet

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Garnet and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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