Moissanite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.24

2.57-2.66

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Moissanite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Moissanite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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