Rossmanite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
9-9.5
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Rossmanite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Rossmanite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.