Pezzottaite and Morganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
  
2.71-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Pezzottaite and Morganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Morganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
Pezzottaite and Morganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.