Moissanite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.76-3.77
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.