Home
Gemstones


Moroxite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Moroxite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Moroxite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones