Morganite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Morganite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

2.00-2.45

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

2-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Morganite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Morganite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.