Moissanite and Serandite Physical Properties

Moissanite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.