Lemon quartz and Moroxite Physical Properties

Lemon quartz and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lemon quartz 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 Lemon quartz and Moroxite chemical formula.

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

Lemon quartz and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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