Moroxite and Apatite Physical Properties

Moroxite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Apatite 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 Moroxite and Apatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moroxite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.