Moissanite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Moissanite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Moissanite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.