Moissanite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Moissanite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.