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Moroxite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Moroxite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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