Morganite and Faustite Physical Properties

Morganite

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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

2.71-2.902.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-84.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Morganite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Morganite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.