Morganite and Steatite Physical Properties

Morganite

Steatite

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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

2.71-2.90

2.20-2.80

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

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1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Morganite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Morganite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.