Moroxite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
5.5-6.0
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moroxite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moroxite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.