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Moissanite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Moissanite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Moissanite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.