Morganite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Morganite

Prasiolite

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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

2.71-2.902.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morganite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.