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Moissanite and Diopside 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
3.17-3.243.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaMgSi2O6

Moissanite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Moissanite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.