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Foitite and Morganite Physical Properties


Morganite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17   
2.71-2.90   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Foitite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Morganite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Morganite Specific Gravity

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

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