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Morganite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

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
2.71-2.903.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-88.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
BeAl 2 O 4

Morganite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Alexandrite 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 Morganite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Morganite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.