Gaspeite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Gaspeite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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