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Morganite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
3.26-3.36   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Morganite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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