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Amazonite and Morganite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.71-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Be3Al2SiO6

Amazonite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Morganite 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 Amazonite and Morganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6

Amazonite and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.

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