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Moroxite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
9   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Al 2 O 3   

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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.

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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.

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