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Moroxite and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
3.61-3.68
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.