Povondraite and Morganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26
  
2.71-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Cleavage
None
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Povondraite and Morganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Povondraite and Morganite 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 Povondraite and Morganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
Povondraite and Morganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Povondraite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Povondraite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Povondraite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.