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Moissanite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Moissanite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Atacamite 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 Moissanite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Moissanite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.