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Turquoise and Morganite Physical Properties


Morganite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.71-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
3,1 basal  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Turquoise and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Morganite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.

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