Moissanite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Moissanite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Moissanite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.