Morganite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Morganite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

3.21-3.38

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Morganite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Morganite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.