Moissanite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moissanite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moissanite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.