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Moissanite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.242.20-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moissanite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moissanite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.