Moissanite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
NaCl
  
Moissanite and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Moissanite and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.