Moissanite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moissanite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Moissanite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.