Moissanite and Iolite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Moissanite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Moissanite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.