Moissanite and Hematite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Hematite

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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

3.17-3.245.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moissanite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Moissanite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.