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Hiddenite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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