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Shungite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
C  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Shungite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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