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Morion and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morion and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morion and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.