Moissanite and Starlite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Starlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moissanite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Moissanite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.