Moissanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Moissanite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Moissanite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.