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Moroxite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.13-3.26
Conchoidal
None
-9999
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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4.392
Conchoidal
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
6.5-7
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moroxite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite Vs Fayalite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is whereas that of Fayalite is .