Moissanite and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moissanite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moissanite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.