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Morganite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Morganite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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