Sapphire and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.13-3.26
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Sapphire and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sapphire and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.
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