Moissanite and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
4.80-4.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.