Hardystonite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Hardystonite

Moroxite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.396-3.4433.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Hardystonite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hardystonite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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