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Moroxite
Moroxite

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Moroxite and Blue John Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.13-3.26
Conchoidal
None
-9999
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.00-3.25
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Perfect
-9999
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moroxite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Blue John 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 Blue John chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite Vs Blue John during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is whereas that of Blue John is .