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Morganite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO2   

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Morganite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Morganite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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