Moissanite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Moissanite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Moissanite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.