Moissanite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.246.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moissanite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.