Moissanite and Sard Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.58-2.63
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Sard Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Sard Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.