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Moissanite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.