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Moroxite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Moroxite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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