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Morganite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite 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   
2.78   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Morganite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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