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Morganite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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