Moissanite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
3.5-4
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
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.