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Variscite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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