Morganite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90
4.06-4.08
Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
3,1 basal
{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Morganite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Morganite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Morganite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.