Morganite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Morganite

Astrophyllite

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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

2.71-2.903.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Morganite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Morganite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.