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Morion and Sillimanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Tough

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.653.20-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery

Cleavage

None
{010} perfect

Mohs Hardness

-99996-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Morion and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Morion and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.