Simpsonite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.17-3.24
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
9-9.5
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Simpsonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Simpsonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.