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Moissanite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Moissanite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Moissanite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.