Williamsite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
(0001) indistinct
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Williamsite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Williamsite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.