Moissanite and Nepheline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
[1010] Poor
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Nepheline Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Nepheline 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 Nepheline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Nepheline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.