Humite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Humite

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

3.20-3.323.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Humite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Humite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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