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Moroxite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Moroxite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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