Moissanite and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.32-3.47
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.