Leucophanite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Leucophanite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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

Leucophanite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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