Schorl and Moissanite Physical Properties

Schorl

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

3.18-3.223.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available9-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Schorl and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Schorl and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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