Variscite and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.13-3.26
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[010] perfect
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Mohs Hardness
4-5
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Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Variscite and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Variscite and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.