Mimetite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.103.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mimetite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Mimetite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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