Morganite and Barite Physical Properties

Morganite

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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

2.71-2.90

4.48

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

BaSO4

Morganite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Morganite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.