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Moissanite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgAl2O4

Moissanite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Moissanite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.