Sardonyx and Moissanite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-79-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sardonyx and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sardonyx and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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