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Moroxite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

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

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Moroxite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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