Creedite and Morganite Physical Properties

Creedite

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.702.71-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Creedite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite 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 Creedite and Morganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Creedite and Morganite Specific Gravity

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