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Williamsite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Williamsite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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