Hyacinth and Moissanite Physical Properties

Hyacinth

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyacinth and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hyacinth and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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