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Morganite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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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.

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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.

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