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Vanadinite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vanadinite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vanadinite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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