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Morganite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet 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   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Morganite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Morganite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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