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Moissanite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Moissanite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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