Chrysoprase and Moroxite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

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

2.58-2.643.13-3.26

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

2.6 Cleavage

None

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2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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

Chrysoprase and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chrysoprase and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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