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Morganite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
3.83-3.89   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {01 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Morganite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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