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Diamond and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
10  
-9999  

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

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Diamond and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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