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Moissanite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.