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Morganite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Morganite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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