Moissanite and Aegirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Aegirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Aegirine 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 Aegirine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Aegirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.