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Morganite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite 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   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1 basal   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Morganite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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