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Rhodolite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.17-3.24
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
7-7.5
9-9.5
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)

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.