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Hiddenite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.13-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
None

Mohs Hardness

6-7-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hiddenite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hiddenite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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