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Moroxite and Childrenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.13-3.263.06-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
Poor/indistinct on {100}

Mohs Hardness

-99994.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moroxite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moroxite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.