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Moissanite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Moissanite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Moissanite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.