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Moissanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Moissanite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Moissanite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.