Moissanite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.65
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
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)
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.