Moissanite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
6.5-7.1
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moissanite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moissanite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.