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Copper and Moissanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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