Morion and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Morion

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morion and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.