Morion and Sylvite Physical Properties

Morion

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.651.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morion and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morion and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.