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Moroxite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.