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Sogdianite and Moroxite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
3.13-3.26
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sogdianite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sogdianite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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