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Aventurine and Moroxite Physical Properties

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
2.64-2.69
3.13-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aventurine and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aventurine and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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