Gaspeite and Moroxite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.