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Variscite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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