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Datolite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

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

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Datolite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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