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Moroxite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.263.71
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Moroxite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Moroxite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.