Moissanite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Enstatite

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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

3.17-3.243.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moissanite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.