Morganite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
SiO2
  
Morganite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Morganite and Smoky 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Morganite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.