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Moissanite and Hyacinth Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.