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Moroxite and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3

Moroxite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Moroxite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.