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Moroxite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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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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insoluble
-
6.46-6.57
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Good [110] and [021]
3-3.5
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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