Moroxite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.262.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moroxite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Moroxite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.