Moissanite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.245.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moissanite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.