Morganite and Natrolite Physical Properties

Morganite

Natrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.902.20-2.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morganite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Morganite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.