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Amethyst and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Amethyst and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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