Moissanite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Moissanite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.