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Morganite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Moldavite 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   
2.32-2.38   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Morganite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.

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