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Moissanite and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6

Moissanite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Moissanite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.