Hiddenite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.17-3.24
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
(0001) indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
9-9.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hiddenite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hiddenite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.