Hurlbutite and Morganite Physical Properties

Hurlbutite

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90

2.71-2.90

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Hurlbutite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Morganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Hurlbutite and Morganite Specific Gravity

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