Pyrophyllite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite

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

2.65-2.903.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available9-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrophyllite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Moissanite chemical formula.

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

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Pyrophyllite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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