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Moroxite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite 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   
4.06-4.08   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Moroxite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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