Moissanite and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
4.5-4.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Moissanite and Chromite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Moissanite and Chromite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.