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Moroxite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.