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Moissanite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Moissanite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Moissanite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.