Morganite and Covellite Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Flexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.904.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Morganite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Morganite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.