Moroxite and Lazulite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Lazulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.263.04-3.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Moroxite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Moroxite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.