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Moroxite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Moroxite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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