Rosasite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Rosasite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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