Halite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Water-soluble
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.17
  
3.17-3.24
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
(0001) indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
  
9-9.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCl
  
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Halite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Halite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.