Morganite and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90
4.80-4.90
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
3,1 basal
{010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Morganite and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Morganite and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Morganite and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.