Wardite and Morganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.81
  
2.71-2.90
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Wardite and Morganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Morganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
Wardite and Morganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.