Morganite and Jacobsite Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.904.76-5.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Morganite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Morganite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.