Morganite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Morganite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morganite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.