Morganite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Morganite

Prase Opal

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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

2.71-2.901.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morganite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Prase 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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