Friedelite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Moroxite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Friedelite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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