Moissanite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moissanite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moissanite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.