Moroxite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0
Specific Gravity 3.13 – 3.26
Refractive Index 1.628 – 1.651
Crystal System Hexagonal
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Fair
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.002

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Moroxite
Mohs hardness of Moroxite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Moroxite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a c Hexagonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Moroxite

蓝磷灰石(莫罗克石)是蓝绿色至土耳其蓝品种磷灰石的历史商业名称,通常为氟磷灰石或氯磷灰石,颜色由微量铁元素致色而呈现海绿至绿松石蓝的色调。「莫罗克石」这一名称来源于挪威传统,过去常用于描述挪威(阿伦达尔)出产的蓝绿色磷灰石。现代宝石学中,该名称已基本被「蓝磷灰石」或「绿磷灰石」所取代,但在古老文献和收藏市场中仍可见到。宝石级蓝磷灰石折射率约1.629至1.667,摩氏硬度5,颜色优美但解理较好,需谨慎佩戴,主要产地包括巴西、缅甸、斯里兰卡、挪威和马达加斯加。

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What is Moroxite?
蓝磷灰石(莫罗克石)是蓝绿色至土耳其蓝品种磷灰石的历史商业名称,通常为氟磷灰石或氯磷灰石,颜色由微量铁元素致色而呈现海绿至绿松石蓝的色调。「莫罗克石」这一名称来源于挪威传统,过去常用于描述挪威(阿伦达尔)出产的蓝绿色磷灰石。现代宝石学中,该名称已基本被「蓝磷灰石」或「绿磷灰石」所取代,但在古老文献和收藏市场中仍可见到。宝石级蓝磷灰石折射率约1.629至1.667,摩氏硬度5,颜色优美但解理较好,需谨慎佩戴,主要产地包括巴西、缅甸、斯里兰卡、挪威和马达加斯加。
What is the hardness of Moroxite?
Moroxite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Moroxite?
Moroxite is primarily Various.
How much does Moroxite cost?
Moroxite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Moroxite?
Moroxite belongs to the Hexagonal crystal system.

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