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Morganite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Morganite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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