Morganite and Grossular Physical Properties

Morganite

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.903.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Morganite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Morganite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.