Moroxite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Moroxite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Moroxite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.