Moissanite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.