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Andesine and Moroxite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.13-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Andesine and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Andesine and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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