Morganite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Morganite

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.903.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

LiAlSi₂O₆

Morganite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Morganite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.