Faustite and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9
  
3.13-3.26
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Faustite and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Faustite and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.