Moissanite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Moissanite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Moissanite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.