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Umbalite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Umbalite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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