Cymophane and Moissanite Physical Properties

Cymophane

Moissanite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cymophane and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cymophane and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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