Morganite and Danburite Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.97-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morganite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Morganite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.