Moissanite and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
perfect along {110}.
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Actinolite 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 Moissanite and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.