Moissanite and Piemontite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Uneven, Splintery
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
[001] good, [100] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Moissanite and Piemontite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Piemontite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.