Morganite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Morganite

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.903.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Morganite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Morganite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.