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Hematite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hematite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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