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Moroxite and Povondraite Physical Properties


Povondraite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26   
3.26   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Moroxite and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.

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