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Moroxite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26   
3.15-3.259   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.   

Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Moroxite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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