Kunzite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

3.17-3.24

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

9-9.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kunzite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Kunzite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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