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Morganite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
3.17   

Fracture
Not Available   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Morganite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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