Rutile and Moissanite Physical Properties

Rutile

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble in acids

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.20-4.303.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rutile and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rutile and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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