Morion and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Morion

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morion and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Morion and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.