Moissanite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.30-3.50

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

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moissanite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.