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Moissanite and Grandidierite 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
3.17-3.242.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.