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Moroxite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
4.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{111} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Moroxite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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