Anhydrite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Anhydrite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-2.98

3.17-3.24

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

9-9.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anhydrite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anhydrite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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

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