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Rhodolite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Rhodolite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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