Morion and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Morion

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Morion and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morion and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.