Spessartine and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
3.17-3.24
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
9-9.5
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spessartine and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spessartine and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.