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Moissanite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.65
Amber
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
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Moissanite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Moissanite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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