Verdite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.03.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

39-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Verdite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Verdite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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