Morion and Charoite Physical Properties

Morion

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morion and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Morion and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.