Alexandrite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Moroxite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Alexandrite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Alexandrite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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