Moroxite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Leucophanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.26Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Moroxite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

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

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Moroxite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

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