Morion and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Morion

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Morion and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Morion and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.