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Grandidierite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grandidierite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grandidierite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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