Moissanite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Moissanite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Moissanite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.