Moissanite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Moissanite

Alabaster

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Moissanite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Alabaster 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 Moissanite and Alabaster chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Moissanite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.