Sardonyx and Morganite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

2.55-2.702.71-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Sardonyx and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Morganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Sardonyx and Morganite Specific Gravity

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