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Chrysocolla and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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