Morganite and Williamsite Physical Properties

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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

2.71-2.902.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-84

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Morganite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Morganite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.