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Morganite and Elbaite Physical Properties

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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
2.71-2.902.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Morganite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Morganite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.