Sphalerite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

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

3.95-4.103.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-49-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sphalerite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sphalerite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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