Moissanite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moissanite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

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

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Moissanite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.