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Morganite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Morganite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Morganite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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