Hyalite and Morganite Physical Properties

Hyalite

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.71-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Hyalite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Morganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Hyalite and Morganite Specific Gravity

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