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Quartz and Moroxite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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