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Moissanite and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.