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Mottramite and Moroxite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Moroxite 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 Mottramite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.