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Moroxite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Moroxite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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