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Jasper 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.913.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jasper and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Moroxite chemical formula.

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

Jasper and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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