Aquamarine and Moroxite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

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

2.66-2.803.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Aquamarine and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Aquamarine and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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