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Morganite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Morganite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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