Morganite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Morganite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

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 Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Morganite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.