Azurite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
9-9.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Azurite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite 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 Azurite and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Azurite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.