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Jadeite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jadeite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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

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