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Moroxite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Moroxite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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