Hessonite Garnet and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.13-3.26
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hessonite Garnet and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet and Moroxite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hessonite Garnet and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite Garnet and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite Garnet and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite Garnet is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.