Moroxite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.26Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Moroxite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

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Moroxite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.