Morion and Petalite Physical Properties

Morion

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morion and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Morion and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.