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Moroxite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Moroxite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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