Moroxite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.263.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Moroxite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Moroxite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.