Morganite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Morganite

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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

2.71-2.903.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Morganite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Morganite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.