Moissanite and Hureaulite Physical Properties

Moissanite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.