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Morion

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Morion and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.656.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

-99993
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Morion and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Morion and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.