Albite and Morganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
  
2.71-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Albite and Morganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Morganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
Albite and Morganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.