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Moissanite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Moissanite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Moissanite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.