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Moroxite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.