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Morganite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
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Fibrous   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Morganite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Morganite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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