Grossular and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
none
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
9-9.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Grossular and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Grossular and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.