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Moissanite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2

Moissanite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Moissanite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.