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Moissanite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3

Moissanite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Moissanite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.