Morganite and Celestine Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.903.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morganite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Morganite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.