Vlasovite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Moroxite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vlasovite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Vlasovite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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