Moissanite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moissanite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.