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Benitoite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Benitoite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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