Morganite and Lepidolite 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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morganite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.