Morganite and Malachite Physical Properties

Morganite

Malachite

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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

2.71-2.903.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Morganite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Morganite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.