Papagoite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Papagoite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.253.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect in one direction

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Papagoite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Moissanite 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 Papagoite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Papagoite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.