Morganite and Brucite Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

2.39

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Morganite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Morganite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.