Moroxite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.262.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moroxite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.