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Moroxite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.263.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Moroxite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Moroxite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.