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Spinel and Moissanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spinel and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spinel and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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