Moissanite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.