Morganite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Morganite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

2.20-2.23

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morganite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.