Brazilianite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-2.993.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brazilianite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Brazilianite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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