Morganite and Jadeite 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

2.71-2.90

3.28-3.38

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morganite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.