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Moissanite and Copper Physical Properties


Copper and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Cu   

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Moissanite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.

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