Morganite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morganite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Morganite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.