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Moroxite
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Moroxite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.265.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Moroxite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moroxite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.