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Idocrase and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Idocrase and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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