Moroxite and Iddingsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
  
2.5-2.8
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
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{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
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3
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Moroxite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Moroxite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.