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Morganite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Morganite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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