Morganite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Morganite

Seraphinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Morganite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Morganite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.