Moroxite and Herderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2.90-3.02
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moroxite and Herderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moroxite and Herderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.