Garnet and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
9-9.5
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)
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.