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Moissanite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Moissanite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Moissanite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.