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Morganite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
3.35   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Morganite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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