Moroxite and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
4.3-5
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moroxite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moroxite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.