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Kutnohorite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kutnohorite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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