Obsidian and Morganite Physical Properties

Obsidian

Morganite

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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

2.35-2.602.71-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Obsidian and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Morganite 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 Obsidian and Morganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Obsidian and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.