Morganite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Morganite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO₂

Morganite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Morganite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.