Morganite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Morganite

Fluorapatite

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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

2.71-2.903.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Morganite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Morganite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.