Moissanite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.60-3.61
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moissanite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moissanite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.