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Morganite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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