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Moroxite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
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8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Moroxite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Alexandrite 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 Moroxite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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