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Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite

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Chlorastrolite 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
3.1-3.53.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Granular
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chlorastrolite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chlorastrolite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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