Morganite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Morganite

Pezzottaite

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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

2.71-2.902.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morganite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.