Pearl and Moroxite Physical Properties

Pearl

Moroxite

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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

2.60-2.85

3.13-3.26

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

none

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

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1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pearl and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Moroxite chemical formula.

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

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Pearl and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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