Morganite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Morganite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.903.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Morganite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Morganite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.