Moissanite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Moissanite

Rock Crystal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Moissanite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Moissanite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.