Hemimorphite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

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

3.30-3.503.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, 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 on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hemimorphite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hemimorphite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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