Moissanite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Moissanite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Moissanite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.