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Morganite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.71-2.906.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

3,1 basal
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

7.5-83
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be3Al2SiO6
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Morganite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Morganite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.