Moissanite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.