Morganite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.903.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Morganite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Morganite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.