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Moissanite and Azurite 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
3.17-3.24
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.