Moroxite and Umbalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
3.62-4.33
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Moroxite and Umbalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Moroxite and Umbalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.