Moissanite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
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.