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Morganite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Morganite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and White 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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Morganite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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