Zinnwaldite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Zinnwaldite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.13.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.09-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zinnwaldite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

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Zinnwaldite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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