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Moissanite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.