Dioptase and Moissanite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.353.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dioptase and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Dioptase and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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