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Morganite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Morganite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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