Moissanite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
None
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.