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Jadeite and Morganite Physical Properties

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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
3.28-3.38
2.71-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Jadeite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Morganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6

Jadeite and Morganite Specific Gravity

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