Moroxite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2.55-2.57
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Not Available
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi3O8
Moroxite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Moroxite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.