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Morganite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Morganite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Morganite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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