Bayldonite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Bayldonite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.503.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bayldonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bayldonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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