Morion and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.20-2.40
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Morion and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Morion and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Morion and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.