Moroxite and Bertrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2.59-2.60
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
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6-7
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moroxite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moroxite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.