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Chalcopyrite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chalcopyrite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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