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Dolomite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-49-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dolomite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dolomite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

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