Moissanite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.