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Moroxite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

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
3.13-3.26
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Star 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.