Moroxite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Vivianite

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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

3.13-3.262.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Moroxite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.