Moissanite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
5.5-6.0
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moissanite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moissanite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.