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Chondrodite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chondrodite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Morion 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 Chondrodite and Morion chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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