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Gaspeite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.13-3.26   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gaspeite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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