Afghanite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Afghanite

Moroxite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.653.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Afghanite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Moroxite 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 Afghanite and Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Afghanite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.