Tugtupite and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60
  
3.13-3.26
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{111} Imperfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Tugtupite and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Tugtupite and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tugtupite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tugtupite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tugtupite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.