Shattuckite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.153.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-49-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Shattuckite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Shattuckite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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