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Moroxite and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.