Morganite and Emerald Physical Properties

Morganite

Emerald

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Morganite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Compare Gems for Libra » More

Morganite Vs Iolite

Morganite Vs Kyanite

Morganite Vs Tourmaline

» More

More Compare Gems for Libra

Morganite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.