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Stolzite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Stolzite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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