Morion and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Morion

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Morion and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Morion and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.