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Moroxite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.262.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCl

Moroxite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Moroxite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.