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Morganite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
2.36   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Morganite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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