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Moissanite and Childrenite 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
3.17-3.24
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moissanite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moissanite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.