Leucite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
9-9.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Leucite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucite 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 Leucite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Leucite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.