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Moroxite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

3.13-3.263.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

-99996.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Moroxite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Moroxite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.