Moissanite and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.58-2.80
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moissanite and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moissanite and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.