Morganite and Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90
  
3.95-4.30
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Morganite and Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Morganite and Almandine 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 Morganite and Almandine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Morganite and Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.