Morganite and Petalite Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morganite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Morganite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.