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Zinnwaldite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
-9999  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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