Moroxite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
3,1
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moroxite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moroxite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.