Moissanite and Langbeinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Slowly dissolves in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Moissanite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.