Moissanite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moissanite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Moissanite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.