Rhodolite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Moissanite 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 Rhodolite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rhodolite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.