Paraiba and Moissanite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.133.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Paraiba and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Paraiba and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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