Moissanite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Moissanite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Moissanite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.