Jacobsite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Jacobsite

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

4.76-5.033.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jacobsite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Jacobsite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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