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Moissanite and Purpurite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.243.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
[100] [001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moissanite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moissanite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.