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Poldervaartite and Moroxite Physical Properties

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
2.91
3.13-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Poldervaartite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Poldervaartite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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