Moissanite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
2.98-2.99
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Gems
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
(010) Distinct to good
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Moissanite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.