Fibrolite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Moroxite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fibrolite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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