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Fuchsite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
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Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Fuchsite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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