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Morion and Variscite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.652.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

-99994-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Morion and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Morion and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.