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Morion and Andalusite Physical Properties

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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
2.65
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Morion and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Andalusite 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 Morion and Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Morion and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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