Morganite and Triplite 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

2.71-2.903.85-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Morganite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Morganite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.