Morganite and Quartz Physical Properties

Morganite

Quartz

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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, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO₂

Morganite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Morganite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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