Moissanite and Tinzenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.355-3.433
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moissanite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moissanite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.