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Morganite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite 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   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Morganite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.

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