Morganite and Datolite 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

2.71-2.90

2.90-3.00

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Morganite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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

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Morganite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.