Prase and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
(0001) indistinct
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Prase and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Prase and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.