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Sapphire and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sapphire and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sapphire and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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