Moissanite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
none
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moissanite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moissanite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.