Moissanite and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.