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Morganite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite 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   
3.02   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Morganite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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