Moissanite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.66-2.86
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Moissanite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Moissanite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.