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Vanadinite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Vanadinite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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