Moissanite and Neptunite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Neptunite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.19-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

{110} good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Compare Green Gemstones

Moissanite Vs Nuummite

Moissanite Vs Narsarsukite

Moissanite Vs Nephrite

Moissanite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.