Morganite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Morganite

Grandidierite

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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

2.71-2.902.85-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morganite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.