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Vesuvianite and Morganite Physical Properties


Morganite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.71-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
3,1 basal  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Vesuvianite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Morganite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Morganite Specific Gravity

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

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