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Morganite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite 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   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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