Morganite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Morganite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

3.15-3.21

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

LiAlSi₂O₆

Morganite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Morganite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.