Moissanite and Dioptase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect in three directions
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Dioptase Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moissanite and Dioptase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.