Moissanite and Legrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.98-4.04
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Imperfect, poor one {100}
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Legrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Legrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.