Moroxite and Willemite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Willemite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.263.89-4.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moroxite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.