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Morganite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Morganite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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