Morganite and Zircon Physical Properties

Morganite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.903.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

ZrSiO₄

Morganite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Morganite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.