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Hexagonite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hexagonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hexagonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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