Rock Crystal and Moissanite Physical Properties

Rock Crystal

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

2.653.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

79-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rock Crystal and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rock Crystal and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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