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Emerald and Moroxite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Moroxite chemical formula.

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

Emerald and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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