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Morganite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Morganite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Morganite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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