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Moroxite and Andesine Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.13-3.26
Conchoidal
None
-9999
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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2.65-2.69
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
6-6.5
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Moroxite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite Vs Andesine during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is whereas that of Andesine is .