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Moissanite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Moissanite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Moissanite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.