Morganite and Lizardite 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

2.71-2.902.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Morganite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Morganite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.