Adamite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Adamite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.17-3.24

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

9-9.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Adamite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Adamite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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