Morganite and Kainite Physical Properties

Morganite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

2.15

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Morganite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Morganite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.