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Moissanite and Jadeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.