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Moroxite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Moroxite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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