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Morganite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Morganite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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