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Moissanite
Moissanite

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Moissanite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.17-3.246.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

(0001) indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

9-9.53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
C20H36

Moissanite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Moissanite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.