Epidote and Moissanite Physical Properties

Epidote

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.503.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-79-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Epidote and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Epidote and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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