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Zircon and Moissanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.59-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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