Hardystonite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
  
3.17-3.24
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
(0001) indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
9-9.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hardystonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hardystonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.